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Lancashire, United Kingdom

Ian Bursill

Photograph 2641959 was awarded to Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their photos are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Milano, Italy

Massimiliano Beccati

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Wedding photographer Massimiliano Beccati of Milano, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Milano, Italy wedding photographer Massimiliano Beccati for outstanding and creative wedding photography at La Collina dei Desideri, Bergamo.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Teun Bakker

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Image 2621932 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Teun Bakker for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Teun Bakker with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France

Marion Traversie

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Photograph 2611871 was awarded to Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at France Jewish Ceremony.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their photos are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.